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Care Home Conundrum

Better safe than sorry

Supporting

Hampshire Businesses See page 10

Garden Advice

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Front Cover this month Loosehanger Cheeses Gwyn Williams and family from Loosehanger Cheeses (in The New Forest) are due to be at The Hampshire Fare Market at The Ageas Bowl, 23rd July 2015.

“We’re really excited to be bringing our local cheeses to the cricket this summer as part of the Hampshire Food Festival. Hampshire cricket and Hampshire food is the ideal combination and a perfect way to raise the profile of our business.” Gwyn Williams

Treat yourself to a tempting new career at Mottisfont Abbey Exciting vacancies at Mottisfont Abbey, Romsey Things are growing fast here at Mottisfont Abbey. We’re just about to expand our café and restaurant facilities and we need hard-working people to join our friendly Catering team to deliver great food and a brilliant service.

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Dunwood Manor Nursing Home

Situated just outside Romsey this stately manor house sits in 12 acres of beautiful gardens and blends the very latest in equipment and comfort within an historic and classic building.

General nursing care for clients 60 years and above is catered for, plus respite, specialist palliative and nursing care for physically disabled clients from 18 years and above.

Two light and airy lounges and a seperate dining room, all offer stunning views over the gardens and grounds.

We have a licensed bar for the use of our residents and our specialist activities organisers arrange group and individual entertainment.

Our mini-bus runs regular trips to

Romsey town, churches and pubs as well as the theatre and cinema.

In warmer weather residents can sit out in the attractive patio areas and enjoy the views over the grounds.

Hairdressing, physiotherapy, chiropody dental and optical services plus a visiting library are all available within the home.

Finally our own hydrotherapy pool offers a tremendous boost to the health well-being and lifestyle of our residents.

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We’re into our food, my family. Of course everyone is ‘into’ food to survive, but some people do just Melanie Tinson & Tania Houston eat to live. Not us though – we finish each meal dreaming of what we are going to be having at the next.

My husband is the cook and even though our children are 20 and 17 now, he likens us all to chicks in the nest, beaks open wide hungrily calling for the next morsel. But we’re really not into plates piled high with processed food, it’s food quality that counts for us.

So one of the highlights for us in the calendar is Hampshire Food Festival. From the 1st July to the 2nd August venues across the area hold workshops, demonstrations, tours, tasters and special menus to celebrate the best of Hampshire food and drink. The award-winning Hampshire Food Festival will be in its 15th year in 2015 and last year attracted over 295,000 visitors.

Many events, which are all held at numerous different locations across Hampshire, are free or low-cost, and there is plenty for adults, children and families.

Mel and I were invited to the press launch day last year (unfortunately too late to tell you about it here) and had the most wonderful few hours sampling some of the producers’ wares. Chutney, ice-cream, cakes, cheeses, wines and beers…mmm, my mouth is watering just writing about it.

I promise you I’m not just saying it to get another press invite, so much of what we tried was a league above the mass-produced versions.

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The full list of events is on-line at www.hampshirefare. co.uk and watch out for the logo as pictured here at local restaurants and food outlets, indicating they are using local produce.

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Care Home Conundrum: Responding to a Relative’s Complaints

By Kate McLelland When I visited my 92-yearold mother at her residential care home recently, she wasn’t in a good mood. Her purse was missing and she was convinced that the cleaners were to blame: “They’ve stolen it! And I had thirty pounds in there.”

Although I checked her handbag, rifled through her chest of drawers, searched in the laundry basket and even bent down to peer under the bed, the purse was nowhere to be seen. It wasn’t until she stood up, ready to accompany me to the manager’s office, that I realised she had been sitting on it all the time.

This story will undoubtedly be familiar to many people with an elderly relative living in residential care. It’s often hard to know what to do when someone who may be suffering from confusion or mild dementia complains about a care issue.

Should you take their concern seriously or just put it down to their age and mental condition?

Moira’s decision to check out her aunt’s complaint – no matter how far-fetched it sounded – was undoubtedly the right course of action. Confusion in elderly people can lead them to make false accusations but the same confusion also makes it easy for care workers to get away with poor standards of care and sometimes, actual abuse.

Sending out a signal

Moira Wilson from Cumbria was worried when her elderly aunt kept insisting that a young male, carer – Jack - was bothering her. Her aunt told her that Jack had said he loved her and often stood at the foot of the bed, watching her.

My mother – who is almost blind and has limited mobility – gets help with showering twice a week at her nursing home. When, on a number of occasions, she told me that she hadn’t been washed “Because the shower isn’t working”, I began to be suspicious. On some days she had her shower as usual and on others it mysteriously refused to work: what’s more, it seemed more likely to break down at times when a particular carer was there.

“The home had a good reputation so I didn’t like to complain,” says Moira. “But you hear all these stories about elderly abuse and it played on my mind. I thought she’d probably imagined

All it took was a friendly email followed by a brief chat with the manager. After that, the problem disappeared and mum has enjoyed regular showers ever since.

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it, but I had to be sure. To my great relief the manager told me that they had no male carers currently working there.”

Sometimes that’s all it takes to sort out a problem: the very act of making an enquiry can signal to staff that are not pulling their weight that their actions are being monitored. If the problem is not easily resolved then your emails will provide a written record in the event that the dispute escalates.

New legislation to combat abuse The charity Action on Elder Abuse describes abuse as: “A single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.”

Recently new legislation has been introduced in response to the Mid-Staffs and Winterbourne View abuse cases. The Care Act 2014 comes into force in two

stages, between April 2015 and April 2016, providing a new statutory basis for safeguarding vulnerable adults and making it easier to prosecute managers who have allowed an abusive culture to exist in their organisations. The public will also be able to see ‘Ofstedstyle’ ratings for hospitals and care homes so they can make comparisons between organisations and services.

The Act also introduces a new, lower threshold for lodging a complaint with a local authority where abuse is suspected.

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If your relative is able to explain the problem, you should encourage and support them as they speak to the care supervisor or manager. If not, don’t be afraid to approach these people yourself: a good care home should welcome your feedback.

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Andy Alvis from Setley Ridge Farmshop at last year’s Sparsholt Food Festival – A Taste of Hampshire (One of the events in the Hampshire Food Festival).

“The Hampshire Food Festival is a chance for us to come together with other local producers and retailers and celebrate the county’s delicious food and drink. It’s an opportunity to let new customers know about our shop and what we do.”

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Their performances showcase the very best of military equestrianism and tradition and the spectacular team will perform a dynamic performance to wow the crowds. It is certainly a wonderful sight not to be missed.

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There are over 600 trade stands providing some of the most varied and unusual goods and produce – from large commercial companies to small local businesses. For those of you looking to make that special purchase we really are a shoppers’ paradise.

During a fun packed day at the Show, why not enjoy the vast range of food available, or visit the Food Hall for some wellearned refreshments. Whether you live in the local area or are visiting on holiday, make the New Forest & Hampshire County Show an essential part of this year’s calendar and enjoy the adventure.

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And Another Thing...

by Tom Hughes Waiting to board the plane for our weekend in Nice, my breathing became shallow, my hands felt clammy and my heart began to race. But it wasn’t the terror of being entombed in a silver tube burning gallons of kerosene in an illogical attempt to defy gravity, rather it was my other flying phobia - a brat sat in the seat behind.

After our furious dash across the tarmac elbowing non-priority boarders out of the way (we’d paid three quid extra to be treated like VIPs you see), we stored our luggage and settled into our seats. As Sarah began debating which variety of microwaved toasty to scald her mouth with, I commenced my nervous fidgeting. I craned my neck, scanning for infants.

“Tom, just relax. We will be off in a minute.”

“Look, there’s one coming now, and it’s getting nearer.”

“They seem a perfectly nice family to me.”

“It’s not Mum and Dad I’m worried about, it’s that red faced urchin I don’t like the look of.”

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perfect. And where do you think they ended up? You know it brother.

The smiling cabin crew snapped the overheads shut and fussed everyone into their places as the Irish lilt of the pilot’s voice reassuringly purred our route over the PA system.

I closed my eyes. Maybe the kid with E numbers smeared over his sticky intemperate mush would be perfectly behaved, maybe he would just nod off in his Mummy’s arms? What did it matter that he was directly behind my head?

The flight was short, it didn’t… thump! Oh no, we hadn’t even taken off and it had started.

Thump!

slumber. I closed my eyes and tried to join the little darling.

Unfortunately, my attempt at a cat nap was shattered by the racket from the well-padded lady in the seat next to mine.

Her vast paw swirled inside her plastic cashew tub, like Trevor Brooking choosing the FA Cup quarter finalists. Finally content with her haul, she pulled yet another catch of nuts from her bucket.

Her powerful elbow, nudging me with each swirl, was like a JCB digger excavating a drain. As she daintily tossed nuts into her pie hole with all the skill of a serial grazer, I leaned over to Sarah and whispered,

It isn’t the actual kick that drives you insane, it’s the anticipation of the tiny toes tapping the back of your seat that’s so unbearable.

“Do you think she’s coming to Nice to sample the gastronomy?

(Nudge).

“Tom, just ignore the little chap, we’ll be there before you know it, read your guide to Nice.”

“Good!” (Nudge).

“I am trying to ignore it (thump), but it’s not easy when you have parents who can’t control their blasted kid (thump).”

“Tom! Shush, they’ll hear you!”

“Good!”(Thump).

As the big tin bird eased herself into the stratosphere, the blonde terror behind succumbed to fatigue and fell into a fitful

“Shush Tom, she’ll hear you.”

Then thankfully, she nodded off. A moment’s pause, then inevitably, the snoring began. Her huge proboscis making a noise like a gnu with sinus trouble Zzzzzzphhh!

This terrible cacophony, apart from deafening me, roused the little cherub sitting behind. And off we went again! Thump!

“Right, that’s it, I’m going to say something!”

“Tom! Please, we’re nearly there!”

“I’m sorry Sarah but this is ridiculous (thump).

Excuse me, I’m sorry to bother you, but can you not control you child? I’m not bothered but my wife is getting very angry.”

“Tom!” Sarah squeezed her head next to mine through the little gap between the head rests. With our faces squashed together, we must have looked quite alarming. She tried to smile, but the glare from the brat’s Mother was enough to make her retreat. Sat back in her seat, Sarah’s weapon of choice (elbow) was immediately deployed to painful effect.

“How dare you bring me into it.” (Dig) “Ow! I...wanted to present a united front?” (Thump, Zzzzz) “In future Tom, leave me out of your squabbles please.”

“Whatever you say dear and by the way, this is going to bruise.”

“Good! And so will this one, hopefully!” (Dig).

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The word “calligraphy” is a combination of the Greek words for “beauty” and “writing”, but calligraphy is very much more than just “beautiful writing”: it’s an ancient visual art form, practised for thousands of years, that continues to attract admiration and interest today.

These days you’ll find calligraphic scripts appearing on wedding and event invitations, testimonials, birth and death certificates and announcements. You may also see it used in religious art, font design and typography, graphic design, stone inscriptions and memorial documents.

The printing press was developed in Europe in the mid-15th century but before that time the knowledge of the Western world was painstakingly written by hand on natural materials such as stone, clay tablets and animal skins.

It is estimated that there are up to 50 professional scribes working in Britain today including Paul Antonio (www.paulantonioscribe. com) who writes for a list of clients that includes television companies, upmarket jewellers and corporate events organisers.

Thanks to the development of parchment - a more sophisticated writing surface made of stretched and treated calf or sheep hides - our medieval ancestors were able to create beautiful manuscripts that have survived up to the present day. For early calligraphers the beauty and expressiveness of the writing was just as important as the meaning of the words themselves and this led to the creation of illuminated books like The Book of Kells, created around AD 800, which was skilfully embellished with gold leaf and vivid paintings.

Calligraphy is a popular hobby and there are plenty of online resources available to help you learn, from YouTube ‘how to’ videos to step-by-step guides.

You can find some helpful tips to get you started on the website www.calligraphyforbeginners. com but if you prefer to take lessons with a tutor it may be worth popping into your local library to ask about adult education classes. Alternatively the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society publishes a list of UK tutors on their website (www.clas. co.uk).

You’ll need some fairly basic equipment to start out: a set of pens with nibs of different sizes (costing approximately £20), pencils, a ruler, a soft rubber for

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As you’re likely to spend considerable time practicing and writing, it’s important that you make yourself as comfortable as possible, so make sure that you are sitting near a source of natural light with your back well supported at a desk or table of suitable height.

It will take many months of practice and study to develop a good technique, but it will be worth it in the end when you are able to transform mundane items such as Christmas cards, invitations and place settings into attractive keepsakes. Even medieval monks (who had to write for hours on end) were not without complaint. Monks often wrote notes in the margins of illuminated manuscripts and comments range from comic observation (“Oh, my hand!”) to seething frustration: “New parchment, bad ink: I say nothing more.”

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British Leyland had the lame offerings of Marina (it’s a car not a boat, but it should have sunk without trace all the same), Allegro (it was hardly quick), or Dolomite (more like Termite).

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The Koreans unleashed a whole raft of silly, inappropriate or misunderstood monikers: Hyundai “Accent” - nothing wrong with that per se, except the script style typeface at a quick glance looks like “effluent”. From Kia: The Cee’d (don’t forget the apostrophe!) Hyundai again: The Pony - never a truer word said.

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They might be small but aphids - widely known as greenfly and blackfly - are one of the most common and widespread garden pests, with more than five hundred different species found in the United Kingdom alone. Greenfly and blackfly vary in colour, from green or black to grey, yellow, pink, brown or khaki.

The majority are about 2mm long Most damage is done throughout spring and summer but there are aphids feeding somewhere pretty well throughout the year. In sheltered parts of your garden or in greenhouses and conservatories, some can be found even during the cooler winter months. They can breed rapidly and this is often done asexually or without need of a male. For much of the year females are predominant and give birth to huge numbers of genetically identical offspring.

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sugar content; in fact it is so sugary that the aphids cannot digest it all, so their excreta is very sticky and sugary. This is called ‘honeydew’ and you may have noticed it beneath aphidinfested plants. Because it is so sugary, honeydew attracts harmless but unattractive black ‘sooty moulds’.

On roses there are several species of aphid which may attack, often forming dense colonies on shoot tips, new leaf growth and flower buds. These aphids are mostly green, pinkish or yellowish in colour and up to 3mm long.

If vegetables are more your thing then you may see the black bean aphid as it forms dense colonies especially at the shoot tips and beneath the leaves of broad beans in the spring. If you pinch out the aphid-encrusted shoot tips on beans the problem is often solved.

Another common one is the woolly aphid which attacks apple trees and is also often seen on ornamental Malus such as crab apples, pyracantha and cotoneaster. Colonies of the aphid covered with white, waxy, fluffy fibres develop on the bark, especially near pruning cuts on older stems, or on younger stems where they also cause swellings

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It is pretty well impossible to garden without aphids causing some grief – the best you can do is to reduce their numbers. Encouraging naturally occurring predators such as blue tits, ladybirds, hoverflies and lacewings will all help. In some situations it is also worth introducing biological controls and these work especially well in an enclosed area such as a greenhouse or conservatory. Aphid predators such as the larva of the midge Aphidoletes and even ladybirds, can all be purchased, as can the tiny parasitic wasp Aphidius. Ladybirds (available from my website, www. pippagreenwood.com) are perfect for using on aphid outbreaks anywhere in the garden from pots and borders to hanging baskets and hedges. The great thing with these is that, once established they will start to breed and add to the natural ladybird population.

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New members and volunteers always welcome. 01794 884806 Walking 6 days a week - Various meeting places. C.Ford, N Badd, Romsey & other Test Valley Locations Walks are approximately an hour long and a gentler pace is always offered.

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Transport is not available, but sessions are held locally. For further information contact Mrs Linda Hill 01794 323838

Meditation as a way of prayer Every Friday 11am to 12pm starting 4 May 2012. An opportunity to explore & experience the stillness & silence of contemplative prayer. Wisdom Centre, Romsey, Hants SO51 8EL. 01794 830206. reception@wisdomhouseromsey.co.uk. www.christian-meditation.org.uk ROMSEY HEARING CONCERN 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month 2-4pm Appletree Centre, Romsey Visitors and new members are very welcome to visit this friendly club, whose aim is to minimise the restrictions of deafness. You do not have to be deaf to visit or join us, you just need an empathetic approach to people with a hearing loss. We are always looking for help, so if you are interested please contact Anne Gale on 02380735858, alternatively email hearingconcernromsey@gmail.com.

Romsey Cancer Support Centre Free, practical and emotional support is offered to those dealing with the impact of a cancer diagnosis at Jane Scarth House, a walk-in support centre based in Romsey. Professional counselling, meditation, Mindfulness, befriending, aromatherapy, reflexology, Indian head massage and Reiki are all available to anyone living with cancer whether it is the person who is ill, their family or close friend. There is also a comprehensive range of information leaflets and a small library. The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm and you will always receive a warm welcome from one of the fully trained, volunteer befrienders so please feel free to drop in.

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‘ONCE UPON A TIME’ SUMMER FETE 6 Jun, 12-4pm Carlos Ices and Tea Rooms, Romsey Road, Wellow, SO51 6BG This year the theme is ‘Once Upon A Time’ with lots of enchanted fun.

Come and enjoy games, bouncy castle, face painting, buy some delicious cakes and try your luck at the raffle. All to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Entrance free.

Volunteer Recruitment Day 8 Jun, 10am to 1pm Romsey Town Hall Potential volunteers are invited to drop in to chat to a variety of charities who will be attending to talk about volunteer opportunities with their organisations. For those who cannot attend the Recruitment Day, please contact the Volunteer Centre on 01794 519998 or email volunteers@tvcs.org.uk BAROQUE SPLENDOUR - THE BOURNEMOUTH BACH CHOIR 13 Jun, 7.30pm Romsey Abbey Vivaldi’s Gloria, Bach’s Magnificat, and Missa Sapientiae by Antonio Lotti. A glorious, uplifting concert of Baroque choral music in the inspiring setting of Romsey Abbey.

Tickets £12, £15 or £18 from Romsey Tourist Information on 01794 512987, or at the door.

WALK STONEHENGE 20 Jun, 9.45am Led by Jeff Watkin. Meet at car park, Packhorse Inn, Larkhill (SU126443). Optional pub lunch.

Let Jeff Watkin know if you want to participate and also if you require lunch. 02380 410666 or 07928 653059. www. romseydistrictsociety.co.uk WEST END SINGERS SUMMER CONCERT 20 Jun, 7.30pm Discovery Centre, Winchester SO23 8SB Retiring collection is in aid of Key Changes (music therapy) Charity Tickets – Adult £10, Concessions £9, Children free. westendsingers. co.uk/events 023 80404881 WELLOW FUN RUN 21 Jun, 10.45am (race starts) Wellow Recreation Ground, West Wellow, SO51 6BT A 3.8mile or 6.11k race. Over 14’s only. Starting and finishing in Wellow recreation ground where the local Church is putting on a large summer fair. All money raised will be given to Wellow Church to go towards helping the community. Entry fee £8 per adult £5 per child, see facebook page or to enter www.tinyurl.com/ wellowfunrun STOCKBRIDGE GARDENS (NGS) 21 Jun, 2-5.30pm Stockbridge Gardens, SO20 6EX Four gardens are open this year offering a variety of styles and character. Tucked in behind the High St, Trout Cottages: small walled garden flowers for almost 10 months of the year. Little Wyke, also on the High St next to the Town Hall, has a long mature town garden with mixed borders and fruit trees. Old Swan House, at the east end of the High St, is a newly designed garden offering mature fishpond with waterlilies, long lawn under a 100 year old hazel facing mirror herbaceous borders, an ancient brick and flint

wall sheltering mixed planting and shrub roses, and a gravel grass garden bounded by brick paths and a partly mature orchard.

Combined admission £6, Children free. Share to St Peter’s Church. www.ngs.org.uk A SOLITARY MAN - THE SONGS OF NEIL DIAMOND 25 Jun, 7.30pm to 10pm Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton Bob Drury (‘The Neil Diamond Story’) returns with a brand new one-man show celebrating the genius of Neil Diamond. In the first half of the show Neil’s iconic songs are presented in stripped-down ‘unplugged’ style - the second half picks up the pace and promises a barrage of block-buster hits. 023 8066 7683 hangerfarm@totton. ac.uk LOCKERLEY & EAST DEAN FETE 27 Jun, 1-5pm Glebe Field, Lockerley, Nr Romsey, SO51 0LW Traditional village fete with lots to do for all the family! £1 or Under 12s free.

FAMILY FUN DAY 2015 28 Jun, 11-5pm Leigh Road Recreation Ground, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE Annual Charity Family Fun Day organised by Charlie Jones Foundation.

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MORNING WALK 4 Jul, 10-1pm Bentley Wood, West Grimstead Guided wildlife walk led by Pat Woodruffe of the Bentley Wood Charitable Trust - about 3 miles.

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NATIONAL AUSTIN 7 RALLY 5 Jul, Gates open 9am National Motor Museum, SO24 7ZN The rally is organised by the 750 Motor Club and is open to all Austin 7 owners regardless of whether or not they are club members. Austins form the core of the event, but pre-1975 vehicles of all makes are invited to attend and will have a designated parking area on the rally field. www.750mc. co.uk/austin7 MUSIC & ROSES AT MOTTISFONT 5 Jul, 7.30pm (Gates open 6.30pm) Mottisfont Abbey, SO51 0LP Stroll around the lovely grounds of Mottisfont Abbey and take the opportunity to visit the famous walled rose garden before listening to a concert of music for a summer evening, given by the Romsey Singers, conductor Ian Wicks. Bring a picnic if you wish. Tickets £12 from www. romseysingers.org or Heritage and Visitor Centre, 13 Church Street, Romsey SO51 0BT. Tel: 01794 512987 or on the gate on the night.

AFTERNOON TEA WITH GRAEME PAYNE 9 Jul, 2.30pm Packridge Farm, Packridge Lane, Toothill, Romsey, SO51 9LL Annual charity afternoon tea as part of the Hampshire Food Festival. Enjoy a glass of Danebury Vintage sparkling wine on arrival. Graeme Payne, travel author will entertain you with a pictorial talk on ‘A trip around Sri Lanka’ followed by traditional English afternoon tea using local 54

Hampshire fare producers. (B) Tickets £10 proceeds to Child Rescue, supporting children across India 02380 733073. chrissi. knights@explorerexpeditions.co.uk SUMMER PARTY 10 Jul, 6.30pm to 8.30pm King John’s House, Romsey Summer Party. Wine, canapes and music. £12 each. Cheques payable to Romsey & District Society: Denise Amery, 5 The Harrage, Romsey, SO51 8AE. NEW FOREST OPEN ART (IN THE PARK) 11 Jul to 12 Sep, 10am-4.30pm The New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY A two venue exhibition displaying the best of contemporary and traditional artwork, linked by a common theme of the New Forest.

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WEDDING FAYRE 12 Jul, 11-3pm Chilworth Manor Local wedding suppliers will be exhibiting, and the Wedding Co-ordinator and expert team, will be available to show you around the beautiful Manor. £1.50pp (Children free) 01329 227437 CHESHIRE CATS 15 to 18 Jul, 7.30pm Linden House, 98 The Hundred, Romsey An Open-air production. Follow the Cheshire Cats team as they speedwalk their way to fundraising success in the London Moonwalk.

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POND & RIVER DIPPING FOR ADULTS 19 Jul, 2pm-4pm Blashford Lakes Education Centre, Ellingham Drove BH24 3PJ Discover freshwater life of the pond and river on this event for adults only. Explore the wetland habitats of pond and river and discover their fascinating wildlife - with microscopes, ID guides and Blashford Lakes staff all on hand to help you identify your catch. Wellies are needed for kick sampling in the river. Suggested donation £4pp (B) 01425 472760 BlashfordLakes@hiwwt.org.uk ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION 25 Jul to 2 Aug, 10.00am to 4.00pm Mon to Sat, 11.00am to 4.00pm Sun King John’s House, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BT The exhibition showcases a variety of high quality photography taken by members of the Viewfinders of Romsey Camera Club publicity@ viewfinderscc.org.uk VICKY PARK FAMILY FESTIVAL 1 Aug, 10-5pm Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, SO31 5GA Bring a blanket and chill out in the sunshine whilst listening to live music from local bands. There will also be food and a selection of activities.

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